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Origins of the Vegetarian Festival
In 1825, a traveling Chinese opera company performing in Kathu, Phuket,
contracted malaria. According to legend, the afflicted nursed themselves
back to health by observing a strict vegetarian diet to purify their minds and
bodies, and to honor the nine Emperor Gods of Chinese Taoism. They re-
covered, and the first Vegetarian Festival was held to praise and thank the
gods.
Visitor Information
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Phuket Cultural Centre
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21 Thepkasatri Road
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07622 3616
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open 8:30am-4:30pm Mon-Fri
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closed weekends and public hols
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Adm free
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Chatuchak Weekend Market
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open 9am-6pm Sat & Sun
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Phuket Butterfly Garden and Insect World
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71/6 Moo 5, Soi Paneung, Yaowarat Road
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07621 0861
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open 9am-5pm daily
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Adm B300 (adults), B150 (children aged 4-10), free (children under
4)
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